Supreme Soul finally reaches Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The wait is finally over. After three long months in quarantine facilities in Florida, USA, Supreme Soul, winner of the 2019 Triple Crown series of races, touched down on home soil yesterday, to the relief of his trainer Anthony Nunes and his groom Adrian Taylor. The four-year-old chestnut colt by Soul Warrior […]
Construction work on Jockeys’ Room underway
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After many years of complaining about the condition of the Jockeys’ Room at the racetrack, riders are finally seen an upgrade of this facility. Work started last weekend on the refurbishing and expansion of the Jockeys’ Room at Caymanas Park. The Jockeys’ Room is the official station for all riders on a […]
An overview last Saturday’s race day
Old-timer Hologram Shadow continues to win Eleven-year-old Hologram Shadow (Distorted — Unreal Fantasy) continued to show that he’s got a lot more in the tank after notching his 27th win. Hologram Shadow’s 27th victory came in an Optional Claiming ($250,000-$200,000) run over five furlongs (1000m) round. With apprentice Anthony Allen riding for trainer Dennis Lee, […]
An analysis of the race day of Saturday, February 8, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Eleven-year-old gelding Hologram Shadow (Anthony Allen), claimed by veteran trainer Dennis Lee on January 11 and who was declared the grand old campaigner for his 101st career start, was amply rewarded. Held up behind the leaders to the top of the stretch, Hologram Shadow sprinted by the tired front-runners inside the last […]
US$20 million Saudi Cup dominated by American entries
Officials of the US$20- million Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race to be run on February 29, on Wednesday morning (February 5), listed an international field of 11 consisting mostly of American runners. Champion three-year-old Maximum Security will be joined by a pair of Bob Baffert trainees, McKinzie and the recent Pegasus World Cup […]
Racing returns to St Lucia Turf Club on Sunday, February 16
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Horse racing returns to the Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club on Sunday, February 16 launching a week of Independence Day celebrations for St Lucia. “We were honoured and delighted by the positive response of Saint Lucians to our inaugural race day last December and our team has been working feverishly to ensure […]
Notable gallops, works for Saturday, February 8, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com keeps its readers updated on the morning gallops and other works, following, especially, the preparation of the three-year-olds as they go after Classic glory. These are some of the notable gallops on the Saturday morning of February 8, 2020. CRAFTY AND READY – (3-year-old bay colt by More Than Ready – […]
US RACING: Sole Volante upsets in Sam F Davis Stakes
It was as a 22nd birthday gift to his daughter and assistant, Andie, that trainer Patrick Biancone awarded ownership in Sole Volante after fetching him out of a two-year-old sale last April. This one keeps giving. Twice a winner on turf, the son of Karakontie surged past previously unbeaten Independence Hall to emerge as a 2020 Kentucky Derby prospect […]
US RACING: Nadal wins San Vicente at Santa Anita for Baffert
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Nadal won the US$200,000 San Vicente Stakes by three-quarters of a length on Sunday, giving trainer Bob Baffert another Kentucky Derby possibility. Ridden by Joel Rosario, Nadal ran seven furlongs in 1:22.59 and paid US$2.60 to win as the 1-5 favorite in the six-horse field. It was Baffert's record 10th win […]
Universal Boss finally gets the job done
KINGSTON, Jamaica – He had had many attempts without firing a telling shot, but the aim of Universal Boss was straight today as he hit the winning target in the nightcap just moments ago at Caymanas Park. The race was a Restricted Allowance for four-year-olds and upwards non-winners of three run over seven furlongs. With […]